Drivemode
Director of Product Design
Mountain View, CA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$270k-$315kDetected 13 days ago
Product StrategyStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- We are looking for a Director of Product Design to lead Product Design for Drivemode's Automotive Division and help shape Honda's transformation into a software-driven mobility company.
- Reporting to the VP of Design, you will serve as the senior design leader for the business, partnering closely with the Engineering and Product Management leadership to drive product strategy, organizational alignment, and business outcomes.
- This role is responsible for leading the design organization within the Automotive Division, strengthening the partnership between Drivemode and Honda, and ensuring that customer needs, product strategy, and technical execution come together in a cohesive product vision.
Responsibilities
- Lead Product Design across the Automotive Division, driving experience quality, strategic alignment, and customer impact.
- Serve as a senior Design representative to Honda, building alignment and driving shared ownership across organizations.
- Represent Design in strategic and executive-level discussions across Drivemode and Honda.
- Lead and develop the Product Design team, providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.
- Partner with Design leadership and Principal Designers to continuously elevate design quality, team capability, and design impact.
- Experience leading Design teams within complex product, platform, or service environments.
Requirements
- Maybe you have worked at some notable automotive companies in this capacity?
Nice to have
- Experience in hardware + software ecosystems, eg. automotive, mobility, consumer technology.
- Familiarity with Japanese business culture and cross-cultural collaboration.
- Japanese language proficiency.
- EEOC Statement Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today.
- Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success
Compensation
- Why Drivemode: Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.
Benefits
- Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to shape product vision, roadmap priorities, and portfolio strategy.
Company info
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